When you’re out hiking or backpacking, you need to make sure you’re prepared for all types of weather. When it begins to rain, you need to know that you’re not going to get soaked through. You need the best rain poncho that’s going to work well for you no matter how much it’s pouring down, ensuring you can carry on with your day.

If you are short of time or just don’t want to read all the reviews, I suggest that adventures world has the best rain poncho as it is light, won’t be so much like a tent and it has a peaked hood.

You are not going to have your umbrella with you out on a hike – stay warm and stay dry by having great waterproofs.

Below you will find a guide that will help you decide which poncho is the best for you based on its features, materials, and style.

Outdoor Products Backpacker Poncho

The Outdoor Products Backpacker Poncho is available in 2 colors and is very lightweight. With its ability to cover you and your backpack, it can keep everything, even the largest backpack, dry. The urethane-coated material is watertight, ensuring no water gets through.

Complete with rust-resistant snaps at the side and the wrists, you can make this poncho fit quite well. The nylon web-tie cords are ideal if you wish to use the poncho as a tarp or a rainfly. The tarp measures 85 x 53 inches, making it a good size for most wearers.

Cons

Adventure World Lightweight Backpack Poncho

The Adventure World Lightweight Backpack Poncho is ideal for those who have large backpacks. With its ability to protect the wearer from rain and wind, this poncho is waterproof and made from Terylene. Complete with a drawstring hood, it’s relatively easy to make the hood fit well. The peak on the top of the hood ensures your face does not get too wet.

The zip neck is an added feature that many people will appreciate, helping to keep the wind and rain out even more. Measuring 6.3 x 4 inches when it’s folded up, this poncho comes with a button that ensures you can button the back up easily if you don’t have a backpack.

Cons

Winis Multifunctional Outdoor Rain Poncho Backpack Rain Cover

The Winis Multifunctional Outdoor Rain Poncho Backpack Rain Cover is available in 2 different colors and is made from tear-resistant 210T polyester cloth. Capable of withstanding 3,000 mm of water pressure, this poncho also comes with grommets that allow users to turn the poncho into a mini storage bag.

The Velcro straps can help protect against the wind and the whole poncho only weighs 0.57 pounds.

Pro

Cons

The hood may not be the right size for everyone

The Velcro straps are not very strong

The material is a little thin

Tsonmall Rain Poncho – Hiking Pack Cover Waterproof Raincoat

The Tsonmall Rain Poncho – Hiking Pack Cover Waterproof Raincoat can be used as a tarp or a rain cover thanks to its shape. Ideal for hiking and backpacking as well as fishing and travelling, this poncho is available in red or blue. With the ability to cover a backpack and keep it dry, this poncho also has a drawstring hood.

Lightweight and complete with 4 grommets so you can turn the poncho into a tarp should you need to, it comes with a mini storage bag. It is made from 210T polyester cloth.

Pros

Cons

It’s very thin

Might be a bit too long for those who aren’t very tall

Foxelli Hooded Rain Poncho

The Foxelli Hooded Rain Poncho is available in 7 different colors and comes with a peak on the hood to keep the rain off your face. Made from 210T high-density coated polyester, this poncho is ideal for use in heavy wind and rain.

With a built-in cord near the hood, you can adjust it so that the hood fits well, making it ideal for almost everyone. Ideal for those who wear a 50-liter backpack this poncho will not restrict any movement. With the ability to be used as a sun shade, a mat, or a blanker, the Foxelli poncho may be a little too big for those under 6 feet tall.

Pros

Multifunctional use

Ideal for backpacking and hiking

Comes with a storage bag

Comes with pockets

Has eyelets for convenience

Cons

Doesn’t have enough Velcro to keep it closed

Terra Hiker Rain Poncho

The Terra Hiker Rain Poncho is available in 3 different colors and is ideal for use when you’re hiking, fishing, and mountaineering. Made from PU3000MM waterproof fabric and with protected seams, this poncho is made to last. With its ability to keep the wearer and a 60-liter backpack dry, this poncho has eyelets to ensure it can be fastened to the ground and used as a tent.

Pros

Cons

Not long enough to cover the knees

A little too big for some

Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho

The Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho comes in 4 different colors and is made from 100% polypropylene. Measuring 54 x 40 inches, the poncho is not made to cover backpacks. The drawstrings ensure the wearer can make the hood fit and keep the rain out.

Pros

Comes with drawstrings

Very waterproof

Has button-up sides

Available in 4 different colors

Cons

Not ideal for covering backpacks

Thin material

Anyoo Waterproof Military Rain Poncho Waterproof Lightweight

The Anyoo Waterproof Military Rain Poncho Waterproof Lightweight is available in many different colors and is made from polyester. Unisex and complete with a cord adjuster, you can pull the hood as tight or loose as you wish. The hood has been glued to the rest of the poncho to ensure it stays firmly in place.

Measuring 55 x 86 inches, it’s large enough to cover you and your backpack too. The side fasteners ensure you can keep your sides dry and as it weighs just 9 ounces, you won’t be burdened by its weight. Ideal for use as a ground sheet or shelter, this poncho has eyelets that allow you to secure it to the ground or anywhere you please.

Cons

The Hikevalley Rain Poncho Waterproof Lightweight 3 in 1 Raincoat Blanket with Hood is made from high-density ripstop nylon which makes the seams stronger. The waterproof fabric, which measures 85.8 x 54.6 inches. is large enough to cover most adults. Complete with a hood that can be adjusted with a cord, it can keep your face dry.

Lightweight and with the ability to protect you from UV rays in addition to snow and rain, this poncho can also be used as a mat when you’re out camping. Thickened eyelets ensure the cord does not affect the fabric and the rip-resistant material is hard-wearing.

Cons

The hood may not be the right size for everyone

It doesn’t come with pockets

Might be too large for some

I hope you have managed to find a poncho you like the look of. There are many different ponchos out there, however, I think the above 10 are some of the best on the market and I think you will too. Happy shopping!

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